Colocasia

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Noun1.Colocasia - small genus of perennial tuberous herbs of tropical Asia: taroColocasia - small genus of perennial tuberous herbs of tropical Asia: taro
liliopsid genus, monocot genus - genus of flowering plants having a single cotyledon (embryonic leaf) in the seed
Araceae, arum family, family Araceae - anthurium; calla lily; jack-in-the-pulpit; philodendron
Colocasia esculenta, dalo, taro plant, dasheen, taro - herb of the Pacific islands grown throughout the tropics for its edible root and in temperate areas as an ornamental for its large glossy leaves
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The patient of blood pressure should avoid eating tandoori roti (as it has soda in it), colocasia, spinach and brinjal.
Giant, heart-shaped colocasia bataviensis leaves make me smile everywhere I walk, but if you're feeling lazy, you can always phone for a buggy to ferry you around, and listen as the wheels crunch gently.
Taro (Colocasia esculenta), locally referred to as 'gabi,' is rich in starch and a good source of dietary fiber.
And starchy food items such as potatoes, yam, tapioca or colocasia. Beans and lentils also figure in this list.
[12.] Darkwa S and AA Darkwa Taro (Colocasia esculenta): It's Utilization in Food Products in Ghana.
Alocasia and Colocasia boast bold, arrow-shaped leaves on strong, upright stems.
They are like the leaves of Colocasia that does not allow water to remain on it.
Background and Objective: Colocasia esculenta is a tropical plant primarily grown for its edible starchy corm.
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